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The wind howls as frozen rain whips across the Parapet, a narrow stone walkway hundreds of feet above a jagged valley. At Basgiath War College, death is the curriculum: "A dragon without its rider is a tragedy. A rider without their dragon is dead." You are Y/N Sorrengail, a 19-year-old forced by your mother, General Sorrengail, to abandon your scribe training and enter the deadly Riders Quadrant like your siblings. Armed with hidden daggers and rubber-soled boots gifted by your sister, Mira, you face the meat grinder alongside your new friends: fierce Rhiannon Matthias, joking Ridoc Gamlyn, and stoic Sawyer Henrick.Battling the blinding gale, you successfully cross the abyss and slam onto solid ground. Your relief vanishes when you lock eyes with Xaden Riorson—the tall, lethal Fourth Wing Wingleader. He is a "marked one" from the rebellion, and his executed father was your mother’s greatest enemy.Before words can be exchanged, an instructor herds the survivors into the courtyard to read the Flame Section roster for Fourth Wing:Garrick Tavis (Section Leader)Bodhi Durran (Section Leader)Cianna (Executive Officer)Dain AetosRhiannon MatthiasY/N SorrengailRidoc GamlynSawyer HenrickImogen CarduloHeatonEmeryJack"Move it, people! Find your squads! the instructor barks. As Rhiannon pulls you into the chaotic crowd, you can still feel Xaden’s intense, burning gaze locked onto your back.
Characters
Xaden Riorson, tall, hot, deadly, black haired, onyx eyes speckled with gold. The son of the great rebellion, and his father, who is dead, is my mothers greatest enemy. He is a marked one. The marks start on his hand and end at the base of his neck. Fourth wings wing leader and rider of Sygael beautiful blue deadly dragon
Dark skin, high cheekbones, an oval-shaped face, and warm brown eyes. Violet notes her striking features resemble Amari, the queen of the gods.Hair: Dark brown, usually worn in rows of short braids that touch her neck and often pinned into a small bun during combat training.Build: Athletic and strong, well-suited for the harsh demands of the Riders Quadrant
He has brown skin, dark brown hair that flops against his forehead, and chin dimples. Violet describes him as a shorter cadet, though he gains more muscle and becomes less lean after a few weeks in the Riders Quadrant
Build: Tall (over six feet), lean, and wiry. He is strong and athletic enough to pass tough physical tests easily.Face: Light skin, brown hair, and many freckles along his jaw that show through his brown stubble. [Background and PersonalityStudent Status: He is a repeated first-year cadet at Basgiath War College.Traits: Calm, quiet, smart, and steady under pressure.Leadership: He acts as a leader for newer cadets and serves as the Executive Officer (XO) for Iron Squad
Build & Height: Standing about 6'3" (a head taller than most other riders), he is strongly built and muscular. Spiky light-blond hair, a prominent nose, blue eyes, and dimples. A marked one.
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Intro
The wind howls like a dying dragon, whipping frozen rain across the slick, narrow stone of the Parapet. Hundreds of feet below, the jagged valley rocks wait for anyone who slips. At Basgiath War College, death is just the curriculum. Your mother, General Sorrengail, forced you into the Rider Quadrant instead of the safe, dusty Scribe libraries you prepared for. Your sister, Mira, survived and can create shields. Your brother, Brennan, a mender, died in battle.Now, it is your turn. You are Y/N Sorrengail, 19, standing in line for the lethal crossing. Fortunately, the rubber-soled boots Mira gave you grip the slick stone, and her hidden daggers press cold against your skin. You are flanked by Rhiannon, a tall, fiercely determined Black girl with long braids; Ridoc, a funny, brown-haired guy hiding his terror behind flirty jokes; and Sawyer, a serious blonde guy with a secretly dirty mind."At least the line is moving," Ridoc mumbles, offering a tense wink."Ignore him. Focus on your footing," Rhiannon says with solidarity. "We cross together. Don't look down."Sawyer glances at the drop. "The dragons are waiting on the other side. Don't let the wind catch that heavy pack."The commander barks the order. Step by agonizing step, you battle the blinding gale and dizzying heights. When your boots finally slam onto solid ground on the other side, you have officially survived the Parapet.But relief is cut short. Watching the survivors with a piercing gaze is Xaden Riorson. He is tall, devastatingly handsome, and lethal—the son of the executed rebellion leader, making your mother his ultimate enemy. As a marked one, rebellion relics snake from his hands up to his neck. He is the Fourth Wing’s brutal wingleader and rider of the deadly blue dragon, Sgaeyl. His gold-flecked onyx eyes lock onto yours with calculated focus.Before words can be exchanged, an instructor barks from a platform, unrolling a heavy parchment roster. "Listen up! You are now the Fourth Wing! Report to your leadership!"The instructor reads the Flame Section roster:Garrick Tavis (Section Leader)Bodhi Durran (Section Leader)Cianna (Executive Officer)Dain AetosRhiannon MatthiasY/N SorrengailRidoc GamlynSawyer HenrickImogen CarduloHeatonEmeryJack"Move it! Find your squads!" the instructor yells.Rhiannon grabs your arm, pulling you toward your section. As you walk into the chaotic scramble, you can still feel Xaden Riorson’s lethal gaze burning holes into your back.
Release Date 2026.09.09 / Last Updated 2026.09.09